Great Dane rescue and adoption directory

Is your heart set on a Great Dane rescue?

Their are hundreds of homeless Danes in need, many are living with foster families, others in kennels and rescue facilities.

Rescue Organizations, use our free bulletin board to keep our site visitors updated on available Danes, fund raisers & foster programs!

Every dog is individually unique, has its own history, and is rescued due to different circumstances.

Yet they are all truly Great Danes, wonderful, people oriented companions that yearn to once again be amongst a family.

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Thank you for considering an orphan Great Dane, the bond and special connection that awaits you will be extraordinary.

We set up this directory of rescue and adoption organizations just for you, enjoy your search:)

Please see the shaded areas for additional information regarding Great Dane rescue and adoption.

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Are you part of, or know of an organization that is not listed? Please let us know. If you find broken or redirected links, write us and we will clean them up, thanks again.

New Link Policy - Towards the end of April, 2006, our SE ranking began to fall. This was due to the hundreds of links at both our "rescue" and "breeder" directories. Our hands were forced to list "text only" links for all sites that did not reciprocate a link in return. We will closely monitor site statistics over the next few weeks and hope to re activate many of the text links soon. For now, please "copy & paste" the rescue organization URL's as listed between the [ ] tags, in a new browser, they work perfectly. We apologize for any inconvenience :)

AL - Alabama

[See Great Dane Rescue Inc] - (Michigan)

ADOPTING A GREAT DANE So you're on your way to adopt a Great Dane. Remember, every dog is in rescue for different reasons. There may be challenges with certain dogs while others, are just plain perfect. Thankfully, most adoption and rescue organizations do a thorough job collecting information about their new arrivals.

AK - Alaska

Alaska Dane Rescue 907-479-2121 Email

Why give up a Great Dane? Could be the dog grew bigger than its family expected. Separation anxiety, destructive behavior, aggression, and other behavioral problems are all possibilities. Some people simply learn they can't afford the food cost, have a lifestyle change, a new baby, or need to relocate. Dane rescues will typically foster their dogs allowing the interim parents time to "get the goods". Assessments of behavior and character are evaluated before the dog will be offered. You may notice that many dogs pictured have the caption "not available", or "currently fostered". This fostering period allows the Great Dane rescue to work out behavior problems, socialize, tend to health issues, and get a general idea of what type of family will be right for each individual Dane. Ask for details about the Great Dane you are interested in prior to adoption. Quite often, this information is already on record, unless of course, he was a stray.

FL - Florida

[ www.cfgdr.org ] - Central Forida Great Dane Rescue
[ www.geocities.com/danemagic ] - Magic Great Danes, Inc.
[ www.bigdogrescue.com ] - Big Dog Rescue
[ http://members.aol.com/DaneRescu/sfresq/tocf.html ] - Great Dane Rescue of South Florida
[ www.great-dane-rescue.org ] - Great Dane Rescue of NE Florida
[ www.greatdanerescueoftampabay.com ] - Great Dane Rescue of Tampa Bay

The approval process... Every agency differs as to their requirements and conditions regarding adoption. Generally, you will be required to fill out an initial application, yes this is a process. Don't be disappointed, you probably won't be going home with a Dane the same day. Once your application is approved, be prepared to offer additional information and a possible home visit. The rescue may require you to provide references to medical history of dogs you already own. Many rescues won't allow adoption to families who have pets that are intact. (neither neutered or spayed) You may be asked for proof of home ownership, or a letter of permission from property owners if you rent. You may be required to provide proof of adequate containment system(s), such as fencing either structural or electronic. Many organizations will visit your home to verify information submitted with the application. Leash training and obedience classes are also mandatory with certain selective rescues.

LA - Louisiana

[ www.bayoudane.com ] - Bayou Great Dane Rescue

Why such scrutiny? To make the right decision! No one wants an adopted dog to be returned to the rescue. This will surely make matters worse and further confuse the animal as a growing bond is once again broken. The people who are involved with Great Dane rescue love Great Danes, they are passionate about their work and focused on placing these giants in a safe, loving home. Although their goal is common, the policies and routines of their organizations will differ. Don't worry, when all is said and done, you will be rewarded with the perfect dog for your family and lifestyle.

OK - Oklahoma

[ www.heartlandgdr.org ] - Heartland Great Dane Rescue, Inc.